Hi, im new to linux, just installed blag 90k on my laptop but im having trouble doing anything as i cannot connect to the internet! my only available connection is wireless and i have a Netgear Rangemax WN511b adapter. I really need help getting this set up so i can install packages and sort out other issues (see ntfs issues posted earlier!). I know i need the b43-fcutter tool but im not sure how to install it without the internet. can anyone help? Thanks in advance

i do have an ethernet port on my laptop but im just as clueless as to what to do with it? The computer im using at the moment is using a Speedtouch USB ASDL PPP connection to Wanadoo broadband but it is not my connection. is it possible to temporarily use that to sort out wireless? will it require alot of setting up?

Plug your ethernet wire into your laptop. You should get an orange and green light flashing to signify that the lappy is getting some signals from the router/modem. You can then type /sbin/ifconfig in a terminal and show us the results.

depending on the model of Speedtouch you might just need a regular ethernet cable like the guys already suggested above, connecting your modem and the puter. USB based ppoe connection via linux is a pain in the neck to setup. struggle a little with ndiswrapper, this will be easier then usb route.

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